Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/3/2014 7:20 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:14 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) Compare Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)189% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	720MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)73% Thinner	vs	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+6"62% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1800 mAh
+7.75W55% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	5W
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
194 grams (6.79 ounces)	vs	+156 grams (5.46 ounces)24% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
245 PPI	vs	+252 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices

16GB (13GB available)

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
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Model	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Other model names	Galaxy Mega 2 SM-G750F, Samsung Vasta	Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Global, International), Singapore
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2014	7/8/2010
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	84.9 x 163.6 millimeters (3.34 x 6.44 in)	59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)
Weight	194 grams (6.79 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4415 (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (533MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (13GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7.4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • S Pen support Java framework	• Colors: Black • Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector DNSe 2.0 • Samsung Kies Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750F)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.42W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.207W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body)	0.62W/kg (head)